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MINUTES OF THE HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - MARCH 7. 1995 The special meeting of the Hugo Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00PM by Chairman Peltier. PRESENT: Miltz-Miller, Agness, Schumann, Rubenzer, Malaski, Kellison Peltier, Administrator Museus, Attorney Galler, Engineer Dresel, Enqineer Bourassa, Carole LaBelle WOODS OF BALD EAGLE Mr. Jim Merila, representing Grace Development presented their plan for the planned unit development. The proposed project includes 55 single family home sites and 13 attached single family home sites (26 units). The 183 acres of property is in the area from 126th St. north to 134th St. and west of Falcon Ave. and east of Ethan Ave. The addition of the Robert Peterson property bypasses the need to use wetland for the roadway. A twelve acre park is proposed in the northeast portion of the property. The lots range in size from 12,000 sq. ft. to .75 acres. Mr. Merila stated the on site ponding will be capable of holding rainfall of a 100 year storm. Proposed housing will be 300' from the nearest existing residence. The public hearing was opened at 7:30PM. Area residents opposed the proposed subdivision stating that an EAW Petition was requested but not completed, that there was no change from the original plan submitted in 1994, traffic safety issues, drainage and potential flooding, developers and City were untrustworthy, diminishes the standard of living in the area. Mr. Jess Rousch protested the oppression imposed by city government. Residents felt it was an attempt at getting approval by a "side door" Attorney Galler clarified that a PUD was in no means circumventing the ordinance and that it was a practical means of development and this request would not be precedent setting. He stated that all real estate is considered unique and evaluated individually. Commissioner Miltz-Miller expressed her concern regarding the potential City liability and maintenance of a small park abutting two city streets. Agness raised concerns with the accuracy of the traffic study formed by the City Engineer which indicated that most of the traffic in the area will move east to west. After a lengthy discussion the following motion was made by Kellison, seconded by Rubenzer to recommend approval of the preliminary plat of the planned unit development of Woods of Bald Eagle subject to the following conditions: 1. 127th Street, Europa Avenue and Ethan Avenue, within the plat, be constructed to 38 ft. paved width. This would allow two 12 foot driving lanes for traffic safety, one 8' parking lane for resident convenience, and on 6' pedestrian lane. The pedestrian lane would be on the side of the street where the mail boxes are located to avoid conflicts between the boxes and the parking lane. All other streets within phase a1 of the plat shall be constructed to the City's 32 foot residential standard. 2. The developer shall gravel Falcon Ave. from 130th St. to their north property line to allow for emergency vehicle access. It is expected that this road will be further improved as outlots C and E are developed. 3. Rice Creek Watershed District approval of the plats drainage plan.